Mesh Wi-Fi Reviews
Mesh Wi-Fi Reviews
Comparison: Eero vs. Deco vs. Velop
My comparison of the Deco X60, Eero 6, Eero 6 Pro, and Velop AX5300. Includes hardware, software, and a deep dive into the performance differences of these common dual-band and tri-band Wi-Fi 6 mesh kits. I plan to expand this as I continue to review more mesh systems.
Understanding Wi-Fi Speed and How 6 GHz Compares
The Nighthawk RAXE500 claims 10,800 Mbps of throughput, but where does that number come from? Why are the numbers what they are, and why don’t I get 10,800 Mbps on my speed tests, dang it!?
Zen and the Art of Home Networking
Explaining my home network, my recent upgrades, and why I compromised with Mesh Wi-Fi for so long.
UniFi U6-Pro and U6-Mesh Review and Speed Comparisons
My review of the UniFi U6-Pro and U6-Mesh. It includes spec comparisons and speed test results for UniFi, TP-Link Omada, and Aruba Instant On access points.
All of my posts about Wi-Fi, including how Wi-Fi works, Wi-Fi history and origins, Wi-Fi 6E in depth, and frequently asked questions.
Networking 101: VLANs and Network Layers
Explaining VLANs, Subnets, and how they come together in a normal small home network.
eero Pro 6E and eero 6+ Review: Fast and Easy
My in-depth review of the eero 6+ and eero Pro 6E. They’re very fast, and this review is very long.
All of my comparison charts for the eero 6, eero 6+, eero Pro 6, eero Pro 6E, and older models.
The eero 6+ and eero Pro 6E kits.
eero 6 and Eero Pro 6 Review and Speed Test
My full review of the eero 6 and eero 6 Pro, including Wi-Fi 6 speed tests.
eero 6 vs. eero Pro 6
Comparing the eero 6 and eero 6 Pro. Discussing dual-band vs. tri-band, Wi-Fi 6 performance, and my general eero recommendations.
Going over the setup process for an eero system, and a mini-review on the older Wi-Fi 5 eero kit.
Testing eero Pro: Can Mesh Wi-Fi Handle Gigabit Speeds?
Testing the older Wi-Fi 5 eero Pro and talking about how mesh Wi-Fi handles gigabit Internet speeds. My eero 6+ and Pro 6E review covers this in more detail.
TP-Link Deco and Omada
All of my posts about TP-Link Deco and Omada. Deco is a regular mesh system that is easy to use and offers basic features. Omada is similar to Ubiquiti's UniFi, offering more control over networking settings. Omada is an ecosystem of router/firewalls, managed switches, and managed wireless access points.
Some TP-Link Omada equipment.
Deco X60 Review and Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Performance
My review of the TP-Link Deco X60, including tests of it’s Wi-Fi 6 mesh performance, Deco Setup, Management and Features.
Deco M5 Review: Mesh Wi-Fi on a Budget
This is my review of the TP-Link Deco M5 kit, which is a good budget Wi-Fi 5 system. It talks about Deco in general, covering the setup, mobile app, and performace of this system. Cheap doesn’t always mean bad.
TP-Link Omada In-Depth Overview
My in-depth overview of TP-Link Omada. This overview covers Omada controllers, routers, access points and switches, and compares Omada with Aruba’s Instant On and Ubiquiti’s UniFi.
TP-Link Omada Comparison Charts
All my charts for comparing TP-Links’s models of Omada Wireless Access Points, Routers, Switches, and Controllers.
The Linksys Velop MX10 Wi-Fi mesh kit.
Linksys Velop AX5300 (MX10) Review: Fast and Dumb
The Linksys Velop MX10/AX5300 is a high-end tri-band mesh Wi-Fi system. In this review I test out the performance and compare it to the Deco X60, Eero 6, and Eero 6 Pro Mesh Wi-Fi Systems.
The Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500, one of their first Wi-Fi 6E models.
Orbi RBK852 Review: Primitave Power
My review of the high-end Orbi mesh kit. The Orbi RBK852 impressed me with it’s Wi-Fi speed and range, scoring the highest of any system I’ve tested so far. Unfortunately, I found myself frustrated with everything else.
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 Review: Wi-Fi 6E Has Landed
Not a mesh kit, but this is my review of the Wi-Fi 6E Nighthawk RAXE500. Also touches on the Asus GT-AXE11000, Linksys Atlas Max 6E Mesh kit, and Linksys Hydra Pro 6E.
Some Aruba Instant On equipment.
Aruba Instant On Comparison Charts
Comparing all the models of Aruba Instant On Switches and Wireless Access Points.
Covering the basics of Aruba Instant On switches and wireless access points, and my first impressions.